Sharifa Salim
Croydon
Summary
Compassionate Healthcare Assistant with a comprehensive background in effective, efficient care of patients in hospital and community settings. Providing exceptional care, thorough monitoring and dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient care and trust. Maintaining excellent levels of therapeutic relationship through continued kindness and commitment to safe working practices. Efficient and reliable with good experience in emergency department and care of the elderly. Proficient in assisting with technical nursing treatments, supporting diagnostic procedures and accurately measuring, recording patient's vital signs and escalating to area nurse or doctor accordingly.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
NURSERY PRACTIONER
Happy Little Angels Days Nursery
Croydon
06.2019 - Current
- Implemented creative learning activities for improved child engagement.
- Ensured safety of children at all times, adhering strictly to nursery guidelines and policies.
- Used interactive teaching methods such as acting or drama to foster creativity and imagination.
- Planned and delivered educational programmes to enhance early childhood development.
- Established strong parent-teacher relationships for effective communication about child's progress.
- Supervised outdoor play, ensuring safety whilst promoting physical activity and social interaction amongst peers.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create engaging lesson plans, improving learning outcomes.
- Enhanced children's literacy skills by introducing age-appropriate books and storytelling sessions.
- Conducted assessments of child's progress to identify areas needing improvement.
- Provided creative, fun arts and design projects to develop self-expression.
- Maintained rigorous safeguarding procedures for continued child safety and wellbeing.
- Offered emotional support to distressed children, ensuring a nurturing environment was maintained at all times.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay updated on SEN best practices.
Healthcare Assistant
NHS Professionals
Croydon
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Monitored vital signs of patients with attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety, dignity and comfort.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain good levels of communication and collaboration towards good patient care.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and diet intake to aid continued patient assessment.
- Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments and treatments.
- Enhanced healing process by changing wound dressings regularly and reporting any concerns to the area nurse.
- Collaborated with nurses and doctors to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Early Years Education
ELA Training
LondonNVQ Level 3 - Senco Training (Special Needs Children)
Early Learning Team
LondonNVQ Level 3 - Managing Allegations
ELA Training
LondonNVQ Level 2 - Health And Social Care
Croydon College
CroydonSkills
- Autism support knowledge
- Learning disability understanding
- Exceptional communicator
- Empathy and compassion
- Clinical record-keeping
- First Aid
Personal Information
Timeline
NURSERY PRACTIONER
Happy Little Angels Days Nursery
06.2019 - Current
Healthcare Assistant
NHS Professionals
09.2018 - 12.2019
NVQ Level 3 - Early Years Education
ELA Training
NVQ Level 3 - Senco Training (Special Needs Children)
Early Learning Team
NVQ Level 3 - Managing Allegations
ELA Training
NVQ Level 2 - Health And Social Care
Croydon College